ASHLAND: Actions prove who someone is – words just prove who they want to be. Linda Rodman’s true character was revealed by her behavior, not just promises. Remembered as a Godly woman who embraced her Christian faith, Linda lived out her convictions on a daily basis with loving compassion for her family and a “direct […]
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Effie Shenberger Wolford Smith
ASHLAND: Far from the violent death she often laughed about, Effie Smith always wanted to be shot by a jealous wife – at the age of 100! Such is a glimpse into the ornery character and sense of humor of the woman who loved funny one-liners. Described as a “spicy meatball”, Effie had a sly […]
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Margaret Soulen
Margaret (Ehalt-Imhoff) Soulen, age 97, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, her beloved cat Danny and two very special caregivers. Born November 13, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late James F. Ehalt and Catherine (Brick) […]
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Stephanie Dillon
BELLVILLE: Stephanie Dillon had a heart of gold. She had a rare gift for seeing the good in others and helping them see it too. Stephanie was a kind and positive woman who personified selflessness. Her golden heart is at rest, as Stephanie Ann Dillon passed away peacefully Sunday, November 2, 2025, in her rural […]
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Joan Ruth Knowlton
ASHLAND: Joan Ruth Knowlton, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Brethren Care Nursing Center in Ashland. She was 92. She was born near Sullivan, Ohio on August 27, 1933 to Lawrence Victor and Vera Marguerite (nee Park) Johnson. Joan held various positions throughout her life including secretary, office manager, and consultant. […]
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Carrol Gregg
MANSFIELD: Carrol B. Gregg died on August 20, 2025 in his Mansfield home comforted by family. He was 96. Carrol was born near Fredericktown, Ohio on August 27, 1928 to parents Howard and Lillie (DeBolt) Gregg. His early years were spent on the family farm located on Gregg Road. He was a graduate of Fredericktown […]
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Suzanne “Sue” Schamadan
Suzanne “Sue” Schamadan of Mansfield, OH passed peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14th. Age 95, Sue was born January 9, 1930 in Hubbard, OH to Carl and Lydia (Reese) Gangloff. While studying nursing at Capital University in Columbus, OH, Sue met her future husband William “Bill” Schamadan. She completed her nursing training at St. […]
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Thomas O. “Tom” Rodman
ASHLAND: Tom Rodman was a bass-whisperer. For years he fished the Ohio Bass Tournament Circuit – he favored fishing the Ohio River – criss-crossing the state with his Skeeter boat. He later joined the Wednesday night tournament group at the Clear Fork Bass Club. The great Fisher-of-Men has pulled Tom from his net – and […]
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Marian Blahnik
MANSFIELD: Marian Blahnik had an active spirit. Yes, she loved to travel – she enjoyed being on the go – yet beyond that she challenged herself (and others) to always grow in life. It was her attitude toward life that made the difference between the ordinary and an adventure. Marian passed away Tuesday afternoon, April […]
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Ruthie Akuchie
MANSFIELD: Ruthie Akuchie was a gifted artist who used mixed mediums to communicate the importance of diversity. Diversity is the art of thinking independently together, it’s not about how we differ, it’s about embracing one another’s uniqueness. Ruthie focused her multi-layered art to communicate unity, to celebrate diversity, and to shine light on the stories […]